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Keeping Cool and Warm with Ductless Heat Pumps in Greater Toronto Areas.

Keeping Cool and Warm with Ductless Heat Pumps in Greater Toronto Areas.

With weather patterns in Toronto being predictably unpredictable, homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are constantly seeking out the most effective and efficient solutions for home heating and cooling. One technology that has risen to prominence in recent years is the ductless heat pump, a device capable of both heating and cooling your home depending on your needs. In this blog, we explore the wonders of ductless heat pumps and why they are fast becoming a top choice for residents in the GTA.
 
The Basics of Ductless Heat Pumps.
At its core, a ductless heat pump (also known as a mini-split system) is a device that offers both heating and cooling functionalities without the need for extensive ductwork. It consists of two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser and one or more indoor air handling units, connected by a conduit.
 
What makes ductless heat pumps unique is their ability to move heat rather than generate it. During the winter, the system extracts heat from outside air (yes, there's still heat in the air even when it's cold!) and moves it into your home. In the summer, the system reverses its operation, pulling heat from your home and pushing it outdoors, thereby cooling your living space.
 
Why Ductless Heat Pumps are Perfect for the GTA
 
Energy Efficiency.
With rising energy costs and increased awareness of climate change, homeowners in Toronto are constantly seeking out more energy-efficient solutions. This is where ductless heat pumps excel. Their heat transfer operation is significantly more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling methods that rely on generating heat or cool air. This leads to reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
 
Year-Round Comfort.
Toronto's climate can be quite varied, with hot humid summers and bitterly cold winters. A ductless heat pump system provides the perfect solution for this, offering cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. This year-round comfort is a huge advantage for homeowners in the GTA.
 
Ease of Installation.
Installing ductless heat pumps is a breeze compared to conventional HVAC systems. Since they don't require extensive ductwork, they can be installed in significantly less time, with minimal disruption to your home's structure.
 
Improved Air Quality.
Ductless heat pumps also help to improve indoor air quality. They usually come with multi-stage filtration systems that reduce dust, allergens, and other particulates, resulting in a cleaner, healthier indoor environment.
 
As Toronto continues to experience variable weather conditions, the need for adaptable, efficient, and environmentally friendly heating and cooling solutions becomes increasingly important. Ductless heat pumps fit the bill perfectly. They offer a versatile, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly solution for homeowners in the GTA. If you're considering an upgrade to your home's heating and cooling system, a ductless heat pump could be exactly what you need to stay comfortably cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
 

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  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • How do I know what size unit I need?
    If you have any problems with your system, you should contact the contractor who installed the units. All our systems are covered by a 5 year parts, 7 year compressor limited warranty
     
  • What is a heat pump?

    Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house and during the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide equivalent space conditioning at as little as one quarter of the cost of operating conventional heating or cooling appliances.

  • Furnace is blowing cold air in Winter?

    This can be due to Ignition lockout, sometimes could be resolved by resetting the power  and if this does not resolve the issue you should contact a certified gas technician from A-Plus Quality to get this problem resolved!

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

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